Nvidia Kernel Panic trying to install Sierra

[scdowney]

Hi folks,

Thanks in advance for any help!

Long time builder, first time poster; apologies if this is in the wrong place or needs extra info/formatting etc. Just let me know and I will try and rectify

Mobo: ASUS P7P55D-E PRO
Graphics: Nvidia GeForce 9500 GT

I have used this exact build successfully for several previous OSX versions, and have never really had to even stray from the guides (kudos to the community for making it so smooth!) but I missed a few updates after Mavericks so decided to go for a clean slate install this time (especially with the switch to Clover).

Unfortunately, I am getting the following kernel panic on boot, and cannot get to the install screen:

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I have tried every possible thing I can think of and/or find in the forums, and I am out of ideas

- always using verbose and safe boot

various combinations of:
- nv_disable 1 and 0
- GraphicsEnabler=Yes and No
- various maxmen settings, and also reducing to a single stick of RAM
- tried video card in different slot

Unfortunately my mobo does not have onboard video, so that's not an option, either.

Any input or ideas at all, at this point, would be HUGELY appreciated!
Thanks again,

Shawn

 

[scdowney]

Bump!

Any ideas here? I think I'm stuck without some help hoping this looks familiar to someone or I can narrow down the problem with some help debugging!

 

[BreBo]

Any ideas here? I think I'm stuck without some help hoping this looks familiar to someone or I can narrow down the problem with some help debugging!

Try the solution posted here:
https://www.tonymacx86.com/threads/solved-nvidia-geforce-gtx-260-sierra.202912/page-4#post-1338199